Ages: 3 & up

Millie and Her Tangled Thoughts: A Book to Help Catch, Check, and Change Distorted Thinking artistically combines principles of cognitive behavior therapy with a children’s picture book. Each page describes relatable examples of common cognitive distortions as Millie catches, checks, and changes her tangled thoughts. This book will spark your children’s interest as they learn more about the power thoughts have on how they feel and behave and empower them with the ability to untangle negative thinking. - Nedley Health

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Ages 5-18

This journal by Promptly Journals is such an excellent resource for kids to write, draw, and express their feelings in a healthy way. With a creative theme of weathering through emotions, this journal is sure to be a favorite in your home.

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Ages: 4-8

Jack is excited about his upcoming performance but on the morning of his concert he finds he has a WORRY. He tries to hide, run, and distract from his worry but the more he ignores it, the bigger it gets! Just when Jack can’t take it anymore he finds a solution to help shrink such a big worry!

Such a cute story about how worry gets bigger when we hold it inside and don’t seek help for it. The story also normalizes children’s fears when trying something new and shows the kind of support they need from a trusted adult to help them conquer their fears.

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Ages: 4-8

A hilarious book sure to spark a few laughs as you see momma struggling to keep all of her kids well fed and happy. Kids can learn how difficult it can be to try to please everyone. With a surprising twist at the end, children can also learn how much more pleasant it is to pitch in and foster teamwork within the family.

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Ages: 4-8

Such a creative book to teach children how to solve problems. “What are problems for? They challenge us, shape us, push us, and help us to discover just how strong and brave and capable we really are.” This story highlights the importance of being brave in spite of fear, persisting through challenges and using them as opportunities. Feel free to take this lesson and add your own spiritual value system to it.

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Ages: 4-8

An artistic and whimsical illustration showing the importance of mistakes and the beauty things they can become. This book has a deeper lesson about freeing yourself from the fear of mistakes and using them for a greater purpose.

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Ages: 2-5

An adorable story of Llama having trouble going to sleep without his mama. He struggles to be patient for her and works up some drama when waiting for his mama. This is a wonderful illustration of Catastrophizing & Fortune Telling; two of the 10 Cognitive Distortions.

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Spanish edition

Ages: 14-17

This workbook outlines 16 cognitive behavioral treatments (CBT) for anxiety in older adolescents to use in a workbook format. 

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Ages 6-10

This interactive workbook helps children understand and cope with any type of separation anxiety by using cognitive behavioral principles. Examples and activities are included to encourage children to think differently about separation. 

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Ages: 5-8

This book helps children understand and learn ways to cope with anxiety and fear. This book can also be used to introduce one of the 10 Cognitive Distortions; Emotional Reasoning - believing our emotions are facts. 

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Ages: 8-12 

This interactive workbook helps children with social phobias and anxiety by using cognitive behavioral principles. It includes examples, activities, and step-by-step instructions for children to learn how to speak up, participate and expand their comfort zones.

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Ages: 8-11

A workbook with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help children overcome fears of making mistakes, being self-critical and purposely aiming low.

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Ages: 9-13

A workbook for older children teaching a set of skills that makes it easer to face and overcome worries and fears. 

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Ages: 6-12 

An interactive workbook educating children on ways to deal with worry and generalized anxiety disorder by using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

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Ages: 4-8

This story helps children understand and cope with separation anxiety by using a metaphor of an invisible string that attaches to your loved one’s heart. You might be apart but never forgotten when you can simply tug on the string to their heart.

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Ages: 4-8

A humorous book about a girl who is known for not making any mistakes in her life. She begins to feel uncomfortable with this label and eventually makes a huge mistake during a talent show in front of a big crowd. She finds humor in the mistake and ends up feeling relieved that she doesn’t have that label anymore.

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Spanish edition

Ages: 7-18

Over 200 worksheets and puzzles designed to help your child deal with life using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Worksheets and activities are designed to help treat trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression and conduct disorders.
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